A Newton Aycliffe school embroiled in an exam investigation has had some of its Sats scores annulled. Marks for mental maths and English reading for year six pupils at Vane Road Primary School have been declared invalid following concerns about the alleged manipulation of the test marks. As reported in the Northern Echo, the decision...

A Newton Aycliffe man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for supplying drugs. As revealed by NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards in his regular blog on Aycliffe Today, Stephen Colin Ord, 50, from the town, pleaded guilty to drugs supply offences at Durham Crown Court on 7th September. He was committed to prison for two years and seven...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe won their first-ever FA Vase game in a victory marred by two red cards. The Newtonians claimed a hard-working but much-needed win at Wearside League side Willington to book a first round home tie with second division side Esh Winning. But dismissals for star striker Dan Mellanby and young defender...

Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the licensing policy relating to gambling premises across County Durham. For a 12-week period until 30th November, people can give their opinions on the current policy, which is currently being reviewed by Durham County Council. The existing policy sets out a number of rules...

Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre FC chairman Berni Borsberry rounds-up the weekend’s action... The season continued for the football club with the girls on Saturday, first up the under 11 girls at their central venue against Hebburn and Spraire Lasses. Both these games were evenly matched. The girls beating Hebburn 1-0 with a goal from...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats find the positives going into next week’s BBL opener against Worcester Wolves after Saturday’s defeat in their final pre-season game to local rivals Newcastle Eagles. The Wildcats started very strong in the game with new American signing Andrew Keister claiming the opening two points of the...

Two men have been charged with a spate of recent offences in the School Aycliffe area. As reported by NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards on his latest blog on Aycliffe Today, two males – one from Shildon and one from Bishop Auckland – were arrested in relation to theft from vehicles. Sgt Edwards said: “There was a spate of crimes committed...

By Paul McGeary Aycliffe midfielder Nathan Wilson has this week pledged his future to the club after turning down an approach from fellow Northern League outfit Marske United. Wilson started the season in Aycliffe’s team, but has been an unused substitute in each of the Newtonians’ last three games. The additions of Martin...

FA Vase qualifying round Willington 0, Newton Aycliffe 1 By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe won their first ever match in the FA Vase after a dogged 1-0 victory over Willington, but the win was not without controversy. Dan Mellanby (pictured) and James Oliver were harshly sent off at opposite ends of the game, but Danny Earl’s first...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe's FA Vase campaign gets underway with a trip to Wearside League side Willington AFC on Saturday. Allan Oliver's side put their league campaign to one side as they face the pace setters in the Northern League's feeder competition. The Newtonians have never won a Vase fixture, with two defeats at the...